Wen Bin
kongwenbin.bsky.social
Wen Bin
@kongwenbin.bsky.social
Penetration Tester | Bug Bounty Hunter. YT: https://youtube.com/@kongwenbin Blog: https://kongwenbin.com #bugbounty #bugbountytips #hacking #infosec #cybersecurity
With just two days to National Day, I had an unexpected moment of reflection 🤔

While cleaning out my display cabinet, I stumbled upon this bug-shaped trophy 🏆🐞 - a unique and meaningful reminder of a time when I had the opportunity to contribute directly to our nation's digital defense 🛡️
August 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Want your own fast, secure VPN?

I made a beginner-friendly step-by-step guide on setting up WireGuard on a VPS.

💡 Great for bug bounty, privacy, IP rotation.
🎥 youtu.be/p2a7wdvtnwg

#BugBounty #DigitalPrivacy #Cybersecurity #VPN #EthicalHacking #WireGuard
How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on a VPS (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
YouTube video by kongwenbin
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June 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
👋 Super excited to share that my entire OverTheWire Bandit Wargame Series (6 videos) just got even better with manually typed, accurate English subtitles! No more auto-gen subtitles!

Watch the full 32-stage walkthrough:
👉 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#ethicalhacking #overthewire #cybersecurity
OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough - Step-by-Step for Beginners - YouTube
In this series, the challenges in each level and their solutions will both be explained in detail, making it super beginner friendly and easy to follow!
www.youtube.com
June 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Tired of bloated VMs just to run Kali Linux?

I made a walkthrough on running Kali in Docker — lightweight, repeatable, and perfect for bug bounty setups.
🛠️ Custom image
📂 File share
✅ Beginner-friendly

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmF6...

#bugbountytips #ethicalhacking #bugbounty #kali #docker
How to Setup Kali Linux on Docker + Create Custom Image & File Share
YouTube video by kongwenbin
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June 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Want to learn web ethical hacking or bug bounty for FREE? 🔓

Here are 3 awesome sites for beginners:
✅ PortSwigger Web Security Academy
✅ TryHackMe
✅ Hack The Box

💡 I shared what each does well (and what could be better)

Watch here ⬇️

🎥 youtu.be/_LrpMiAD8rg

#bugbounty #ethicalhacking #WebSecurity
3 FREE Websites To Learn Ethical Web Hacking (Beginner Friendly)
YouTube video by kongwenbin
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June 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Previously, I shared that I was working on creating a Step by Step Walkthrough series for OverTheWire Bandit?

The last (6th) video of the series just went live! 🔥

Please check it out if you are interested yeah! 😊

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough - Step-by-Step for Beginners - YouTube
In this series, the challenges in each level and their solutions will both be explained in detail, making it super beginner friendly and easy to follow!
www.youtube.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
5 tips to boost bug bounty program engagement & attract top hackers! 🚀 Learn how to stand out, get better reports, & keep researchers coming back. Share these tips with your favorite programs! 😉 youtu.be/msr-7ZtmLdE #bugbounty #ethicalhacking #cybersecurity #hackerone #bugcrowd #intigriti #yeswehack
5 Tips for Boosting Long-Term Engagement in your Bug Bounty Program
YouTube video by kongwenbin
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May 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
👉 I was invited to be a speaker to represent the hacker's perspective in the panel session for "Three Perspectives on Bug Bounty Program Success" at the Black Hat Asia 2025 security conference! 😊

youtu.be/W5sP5TCpFUo

#bugbounty #bugbountytips #togetherwehitharder #BHASIA
Black Hat Asia 2025 Panel Session: Wen Bin's cut only
YouTube video by kongwenbin
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May 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
A little late but I am happy to share that I finished the year of 2024 in first place among Singapore HackerOne (@hacker0x01.bsky.social) researchers 🇸🇬

#bugbounty #hackerone #TogetherWeHitHarder #security #bughunting
January 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I discovered a way to filter away all the reports that are "ineligible for a bounty" from my "Pending bounty" tab on HackerOne and this is how I did it 😎
July 25, 2024 at 5:16 AM
Wow, I found myself ranked 4th place in the Jul-Sep leaderboard on HackerOne 😎

I am totally enjoying this temporary position while it last 😂
July 2, 2024 at 5:35 PM
🤔Have you started your bug bounty journey? Were you halted because your computer is not powerful enough to hunt for bugs? Or you simply don't know what kind of setup is needed?

👨‍💻I shared my personal bug hunting setup and the software that I use!

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youtu.be/ac7-aL_IlgM

#bugbounty #bugbountytips
Bug Bounty: My Bug Hunting Setup and Software Used
💬 Have you started your bug bounty journey? Were you halted by the fact that your computer is not powerful enough to hunt for bugs? Or you simply do not kno...
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January 30, 2024 at 8:35 AM
👋 For the first time in 2024, I see myself in Top 30 on the @hacker0x01.bsky.social HackerOne worldwide reputation leaderboard! ✨

🔥 The best #bugbountytips is to keep trying and never give up! Every report submission leads to you learning something for sure 🔥

#bugbounty #hackerone #bughunting
January 26, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Felt great that I have achieved top spot in the #Singapore reputation leaderboard 2023 on HackerOne 🥳

🏅 Also, finally a spot in top 100 after 7 years of bug hunting~

💡 Mindset is super important 💡

👉 youtu.be/r5VjuiBFnOM

#bugbounty #bugbountytips #togetherwehitharder
Top Singapore Bug Bounty Hunter in 2023!! I Topped the Singapore Rep Leaderboard 2023 after 7 years
🎉 As I was wrapping up the year of 2023, I noticed that I was ranked #1 on the Singapore Reputation Leaderboard 2023 on #hackerone !! 🎊🤩 It was a great fe...
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January 14, 2024 at 2:35 PM
💡 Recently, I went back to work on all the 32 stages available on [[ OverTheWire Bandit ]] and created a series of detailed step-by-step walkthrough video with explanations!

youtu.be/93PE-kStl34

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OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough - Level 0 to 6 - CTF for Beginners [2023]
📢 *OverTheWire Bandit Wargame Step-by-step Walkthrough with Explanations* 📢⚠️ These solutions 100% works as at 2023!! ⚠️👉 Note that I am using a fresh Kal...
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January 12, 2024 at 4:49 PM
💭 Many people think that participating in VDP is a waste of time. But is it really the case? Is there really no purpose in participating in VDP?

💡 I shared 3 reasons why anyone should consider participating in a VDP (especially bug bounty beginners):

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youtu.be/xhCt7qW0Mh0
Bug Bounty: What is VDP and Why submit FREE BUGS?!
💬 Many bug hunters think that participating in VDP is a waste of time. But is it really the case? Is there really no purpose in participating in VDP? ✋ I be...
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January 12, 2024 at 3:25 PM
💻 I created a beginner friendly step-by-step walkthrough for VulnHub Kioptrix Level 1!!

👨‍💻 I setup & start #hacking, making commentaries & showing every step from recon, port scan, exploitation, privilege escalation & becoming root 😏

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youtu.be/Cix-TOHzLTk
VulnHub Kioptrix Level 1 (with Metasploit) CTF Walkthrough - Step-by-step with Explanations
#vulnhub *Kioptrix Level 1 (with* #metasploit *)* #ctf #walkthrough - *Step-by-step with Explanations*⭐ *Check out an alternative solution for VulnHub Kioptr...
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January 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM
👋 How to get started in bug bounty? What technical skills are required? How to stay updated? What resources to follow?

💪 If you are a bug bounty beginner or an aspiring bug hunter with these questions, I hope this video is helpful to you!

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youtu.be/7czhQxyofec

#bugbounty #bugbountytips
How to Get Started in Bug Bounty for Beginners
👋 Previously, I shared the bug which I focused on in the past when I first started my bug bounty journey (https://youtu.be/jc8Uo9fSwbg)💬 Many folks have re...
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January 10, 2024 at 3:59 PM
💡 This is the bug class which I focused on in the past when I started my bug bounty journey and I think they are a great type of bug class to find for bug bounty beginners who are starting out!

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youtu.be/jc8Uo9fSwbg

#bugbounty #bugbountytips
New to Bug Bounty? You should FOCUS on THIS bug
👋 Have you just started your #bugbounty journey? Are you still trying to find and report your first bug to platforms like #hackerone / #bugcrowd / #yeswehac...
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January 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
👋 I gained over 1000 REPUTATION on HackerOne between April to June 2023!

👉 I reviewed my past reports and would like to share 3 #bugbountytips with you!

💪 I hope they are useful, have a great #bugbounty journey, keep hunting!

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youtu.be/o4R-MAcA7c4
Bug Bounty: How I gained over 1000 REPUTATION on HackerOne in 3 Months
👋 I gained over 1000 REPUTATION on #hackerone in the last 3 months, between April to June 2023! 👉 I reviewed my past reports and would like to share 3 #bug...
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January 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Wishing everyone a happy new year 2024! 🎉

Super glad to join the Bluesky Social! I will be posting often on topics related to #bugbounty #bugbountytips #hacking #cybersecurity #infosec

Looking forward to the vibrant community here 👋
January 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM